For this episode, Bethany Kate, an Equine Specialist, shares her lifelong love for horses, how her equestrian professional background unfolded, and her healing story with horses as the foundation to overcome life's challenges. We cover the topics of heart coherence, how horses serve as an emotional mirror for healing, and as a catalyst for nervous system reset, inner connection, and personal development.

We discuss the heart field of horses and its impact on humans, how this offers an empowering opportunity to look within ourselves, and how equine-assisted therapies provide unique support for those who have experienced trauma, abuse, mental health issues, the autism spectrum, and children with profound autism. Bethany Kate also reveals how horses guide us to tap into our child-like joy and are incredible natural facilitators of healing when one's heart is open.

In this episode, we also address techniques to calm the mind and center the body, and the importance of following your intuition. Tune in and learn more about the transformational equine-assisted work she offers, including retreats and guided sessions.

Show Notes/Resources:

Bethany Kate, Equine Specialist

https://www.film.horse

https://equinimity.art

https://www.instagram.com/filmdothorse

Sage Wisdom Equine Retreats

https://bethosmer.com

Recommended Books

- The Vagus Nerve in Therapeutic Practice: Working with Clients to Manage Stress and Enhance Mind-Body Function (2023) by Ann Baldwin

- Unbridle IT! Buck Up and Create Your Happy! (2021) by Leeanne Gardner

- In The Field With Horses: Exploring the Horse-Human Connection (2013) by Lisa Walters

- The Tao of Equus: A Woman's Journey of Healing and Transformation Through the Way of the Horse (2001) by Linda Kohanov

Other

HeartMath Institute https://www.heartmath.org